Oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday, extending steep declines as the OPEC+ alliance decided to accelerate the reversal of previous production cuts in May. This announcement amplified losses already triggered by sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. By 1305 GMT, Brent crude futures had slumped …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Markets Await Trump Tariff Announcement
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement at 2000 GMT. Concerns over potential trade war escalation and slower global demand for crude kept markets in check. Brent crude futures fell $0.07 (-0.09%) to $74.42 per barrel by 08:58 GMT. …
Read More »Oil Prices Teeter Amid Recession Fears, Yet Secure Third Weekly Win
In a volatile dance of global economics, oil prices dipped on Friday as concerns mounted over a potential recession triggered by escalating U.S. tariff wars. Despite the late-week stumble, crude managed to notch its third consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by intensified U.S. pressure on OPEC heavyweights Venezuela and Iran. Brent …
Read More »Crude Oil Futures Stabilize as Mixed Signals Cloud Global Demand Outlook
Crude oil futures steadied on Friday after an uptick in U.S. retail sales, but concerns about global demand weighed on the market as mixed economic indicators from China persisted. Prices remained on course for their largest weekly loss in over a month. As of 0338 GMT, Brent crude futures edged …
Read More »Oil Prices Flat as Investors Watch Middle East Developments and U.S. Inventory Data
Oil prices traded flat on Thursday as investors remained cautious about geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and awaited more information on China’s economic stimulus plans. Traders were also looking ahead to the release of U.S. oil inventory data for further market direction. Brent crude futures dipped by 4 cents …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady Amid OPEC+ Cuts and Middle East Uncertainty
Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday as OPEC+ production cuts and ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East balanced out a weakening demand outlook and expectations of ample supply in 2024. Brent crude oil futures inched up by 16 cents (0.2%) to $74.41 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …
Read More »Oil Prices retreat Amid Weaker Demand, Eased Iran Concerns
Oil prices dropped over 4% on Tuesday due to a weaker demand outlook and reduced concerns about a potential Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Both OPEC and the IEA have lowered their global oil demand growth forecasts for 2024.Hedge funds are unwinding their net long positions in oil futures.Crude …
Read More »Oil Markets Roiled amid Geopolitical Tensions, Hurricane Devastation
Oil prices have been on a wild ride in recent weeks, driven by a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions and natural disasters. The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton on U.S. fuel supplies, has sent crude oil prices soaring. The Middle East, …
Read More »Why should investors avoid panic about oil price in Middle East crisis?
Oil prices rose by more than 4% to about $75 a barrel on Tuesday. So far, oil prices rose by more than 4% as escalation has intensified between Israel and Iran.Amid this geopolitical scene, the risk of a jump in oil prices that could trigger another global inflation shock appeared …
Read More »Dow Jones Plunges Amid Global Tensions
The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a significant decline on Tuesday, primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disappointing US economic data.Israel’s recent military strikes on Lebanese targets have ignited fears of a wider regional conflict, with Iran vowing retaliation. This heightened uncertainty has rattled global …
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